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PowerGATE
®
ReadySwitch
™
Installation
The installation of the PowerGATE® ReadySwitch™ should
be carried out by qualified personnel in accordance with local
electrical codes.
Step 1: Fasten the PowerGATE® ReadySwitch™ to secure
location
NOTE: The PowerGATE® ReadySwitch™ weighs 252 lbs.
without attached cables.
1. The panel should be located so there is adequate room for
the externally connected cables to hang below the panel
A. Typically allow a minimum of 36” clearance from
the bottom of the panel to finished ground level
2. Installation must be level and plumb to allow for proper
drainage from PowerGATE® ReadySwitch™ weep holes
3. Fastening onto an external wall using 3/8” fasteners must
be completed prior to proceeding with any terminations (See
Figure 1 for hole spacing)
Step 2: Installing the Conduit
NOTE: Conduit to enter through top or right/left side (No bottom
feed -See Figure 5B)
NOTE: To maintain outdoor rating compliance for the enclosure,
proper sealing procedures must be followed. This is to include,
but not limited to, the use of proper gaskets.
NOTE: In order to prevent enclosure damage and to attain the
enclosure requirements, the conduit must be aligned to prevent
unnecessary stress on the enclosure walls.
1. Open up door to expose dead front panel
2. Unfasten the dead front panel by removing the hardware
securing it (See Figure 5 and 5A)
3. Conduit to be sized according to cabling rating
A. 400 Amp cable range #6-500MCM
4. It is recommended that a knockout punch be used to cut hole
for conduit
A. Place the punch on the inside of the enclosure and draw
the punch through to the die on the outside
5. Vacuum entire upper chamber to ensure no shavings are left
behind
Figure 5A
Figure 5
Front view with hinged cover
removed
Front view with dead front
panel removed
Front view with dead-front
panel removed
Front view with hinged cover removed
Figure 5B
